---
title: "Subscription Agreement for Legal Online Services (Practical Law & Westlaw)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05de2b"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-11-11"
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# Subscription Agreement for Legal Online Services (Practical Law & Westlaw)

Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05de2b

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by Merseytravel, a sub-central government public authority based in Liverpool, United Kingdom. The contract pertains to a "Subscription Agreement for Legal Online Services (Practical Law & Westlaw)," which falls under the services category, specifically in legal advisory and software package information systems. This direct procurement was completed without competition, owing to a below-threshold status. The contract, beginning on 10th November 2025 and ending on 31st December 2027, was awarded to THOMSON REUTERS (PROFESSIONAL) UK LIMITED, headquartered in London. The award, which was finalized on 11th November 2025, covers regions within the UK, particularly UKD7 (North West England).

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in legal information services and software packages, particularly those providing online subscription models. Large-scale enterprises with capabilities in legal systems and software, like Thomson Reuters, are well-poised to compete gracefully, especially within frameworks that require minimal tender competition. Such contracts offer these businesses the potential to expand their services regionally and enhance their portfolio in providing specialised legal advisory solutions. The structured timeline and defined scope also present an opportunity for consistency in service delivery and long-term business engagement.

## Notice

Subscription to Practical Law & Westlaw. Discounted subscription offered to members of the North West Legal Consortium.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072592-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £39,188 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MERSEYTRAVEL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THOMSON REUTERS (PROFESSIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2025 at 07:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072592-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072592-2025
  11th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tr.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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